What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Light of the World~Thursday Morning Worship and Praise!

We have another beautiful "moonrise" this morning here on Still Waters Pond.  As I stepped out into the darkness to see this sight before it fades away into daylight, my heart was filled with joy and wonder.  I know, it's just the moon you might say...but when I think about how God placed the moon and stars in the heavens for us to enjoy, well, I have to say I was overcome with thankfulness and a sense of God's presence right here with us.   

I couldn't help but start singing the song our choir sang for the anthem this past Sunday, "Here I Am to Worship".  I don't have a recording of us singing it, but here it is with the "Maranatha Singers" for you to listen to while you enjoy these pictures taken this morning at 6:30 a.m. on Still Waters Pond.


"Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You

Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days
Oh, so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came to the earth You created
All for love's sake became poor
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
Well, I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
Well, I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
Well, I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
Well, I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Tim Hughes
Here I Am to Worship/Call lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing

Psalm 8:1-9
1 "O Lord, our Lord,
How excellent is Your name in all the earth,
Who have set Your glory above the heavens!
2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants
You have ordained strength,
Because of Your enemies,
That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.

3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,
The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,
4 What is man that You are mindful of him,
And the son of man that You visit him?
5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels,
And You have crowned him with glory and honor.

Common Buckeye Butterfly, from our walk yesterday afternoon

6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands;
You have put all things under his feet,
7 All sheep and oxen—
Even the beasts of the field,
8 The birds of the air,
And the fish of the sea
That pass through the paths of the seas.
(The Sand Hill Crane Family Came by for a visit recently)

9 O Lord, our Lord,
How excellent is Your name in all the earth!

Sunset, Wednesday afternoon 


Sunrise, Thursday morning

Thank you for singing along with me on this glorious Thursday morning.  I know this is two days in a row of moon pictures, but these beauties are only here for a short time and then they go away for another month...so I hope you don't mind enjoying God's glorious creation in the heavenlies with me for another day.  I'll get back to the mundane things of life soon enough, but for now, let's just be thankful for the gifts God gives us to enjoy while they last.  

Have a glorious day, my friends!

17 comments:

  1. Beautiful uplifting blog...thank you.

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  2. Its been a while since I heard this song and it is perfect with your photos. I could have sung this today when walking Beau. we had 3 stunning moons when we got up the last 3 days, today it was a one hour storm, but wow, what a sunrise followed the storm. we were headed west and the sky was stunning in colors, when we turned to go home, towards the EAST , well the photos I took sound just like this song.

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  3. Beautiful photos and you picked just the right song and scriptures to compliment them! I loved seeing the Sandhill family again! Still sad that they lost one of the babies. Have a lovely day full of blessings, Pam! xo

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  4. A beautiful moon.

    I wonder if the moons of other planets look this glorious from their surfaces?

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  5. Danny and I have sung that song in contemporary worship services many, many times, Pamela, and it is certainly one that we both love. Your photos fit the lyrics and scripture perfectly! Have a blessed day!

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  6. P.S.
    I just wrote a column about the little church in the Dale. I loved the little churches up the lanes and the homecomings. Singing sand preaching the old fashioned away. This column reminded me. Brenda

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  7. One of my favorite worship songs! The moon pictures are beautiful! Hugs!! Debbi at debbisfrontporch

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  8. That "Common Buckeye Butterfly" is very pretty!! As for the Sand Hill Cranes, we saw a couple of them yesterday. Beautiful creations, all!

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  9. I don't mind at all !!!
    God's amazing creations fill me with wonder. I wasn't up early enough to witness this myself, so thank you.
    I haven't heard this song in ages. I will be singing it all day long.
    Sue

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  10. How these images and music fill my heart!
    Isn't it nice to realize, when we look up to the skies, wherever they are, our friends are also looking up. All together!

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  11. Beautiful photos of the clouds, the moon and the night sky. I remember this song from a long time ago. Thanks for blessing us with this beautiful post.

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  12. I never tire of your beautiful photos from around your home and pond. Although we're camping, the clouds have been thick so I haven't seen the moon yet. Maybe tonight as there aren't as many clouds in the sky. I have always loved that song and I sang right along as I looked at your lovely moon. I was glad to see the crane family too, although I'm always a bit saddened to see only one "little" one who isn't so little anymore.
    We're getting ready to log into our Zoom Bible study with our group from Spokane while we sit here in our campsite in the Black Hills. I'm so thankful for technology.
    I hope your Friday is a lovely one Pam.
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

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  13. Pam, your photos are always beautiful! I got to witness the Lunar eclipse on Tuesday night it was spectacular! That song is one of my most favorites! Thank you for stopping by! I have another new post up! Have a blessed weekend

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  14. I have loved seeing your beautiful moonrise photos and reading the scriptures, or singing along with you, the last couple of days.

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  15. We've been seeing a few Buckeye's around right now. They are unique.
    The moon has been gorgeous! I wish it was like this every night.
    Love and blessings. 💙

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  16. The sky with the moon photos are stunning. I imagine it's the same moon the Sandra saw. Those crane are awesome. I always enjoy your photos. Have a nice weekend.

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  17. Hi Pamela, I love that song and just heard it a couple of days ago. I went out to take pictures of the moon, but I forgot to post them. I like to see the handiwork of God and the moon is a constant reminder. Have a nice weekend!

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